Modern Slavery Statement

At Dealstreet Partners Ltd (“Dealstreet Partners”, “we”, “our”, or “us”), we are firmly committed to operating with the highest standards of ethics, transparency, and human dignity. We recognize that modern slavery, in its various forms—including forced labour, human trafficking, debt bondage, and servitude—remains a global human rights issue that affects supply chains and business ecosystems worldwide.

This Modern Slavery Statement outlines our approach to preventing modern slavery within our own operations and through the partnerships, service providers, and third parties we engage with globally. It is made pursuant to section 54 of the UK Modern Slavery Act 2015 and is reviewed annually by our firm.

Our Business Overview

Dealstreet Partners Ltd is a London-headquartered corporate finance firm that specialises exclusively in cross-border deal origination for buy-side clients, including private equity funds, strategic acquirers, family offices, and institutional investors. Our services are non-advisory in nature and relate to pre-transaction origination, screening, and engagement. We maintain a satellite presence in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to support our Asia-focused mandates.

Due to the nature of our professional services model, we consider our direct exposure to modern slavery risk to be low. However, we recognize our broader responsibility to promote ethical conduct across our entire network.

Our Principles and Commitments

We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward all forms of modern slavery, forced labour, and human trafficking. Our ethical position is embedded within our broader governance and compliance frameworks, which include:

• Strict due diligence protocols for engaging third-party service providers

• Contractual requirements for compliance with anti-slavery and labour laws

• Supplier declarations and conduct expectations

• Board-level oversight of corporate responsibility and reputational risk

Our firm is guided by the following principles:

• Respect for all individuals and their fundamental rights

• Transparency in how we conduct business and form partnerships

• Accountability for acting when concerns are identified

Our Supply Chain and Risk Exposure

While our direct operations involve a small number of professional employees and consultants, we acknowledge that our supply chain may include indirect relationships with vendors in sectors such as:

• Information technology and cloud services

• Facilities management (e.g., co-working offices)

• Professional subcontractors or freelance research consultants

• Travel, events, and digital marketing providers

To address any potential risk exposure, we:

• Maintain a limited, vetted list of recurring service providers

• Require confirmation of compliance with applicable employment laws

• Avoid engaging with suppliers in high-risk jurisdictions without enhanced due diligence

We do not engage in manufacturing, construction, or commodities sectors which are traditionally associated with higher incidences of modern slavery.

Due Diligence and Third-Party Controls

Dealstreet Partners has integrated anti-slavery checks into its onboarding and engagement processes for vendors, contractors, and affiliates. This includes:

• Requiring self-certification or evidence of anti-slavery compliance from significant third parties

• Including contractual clauses prohibiting forced or bonded labour

• Engaging only with reputable and legally established entities

• Monitoring supplier performance, compliance breaches, and whistleblower complaints (if any)

We retain the right to terminate any contract where a supplier is found to be in violation of human rights or labour protections.

Training and Awareness

Although our operations are relatively low-risk, we recognize the importance of internal awareness. Our ongoing efforts include:

• Briefing employees and key consultants on what modern slavery is and how to recognize red flags

• Providing access to guidance on ethical sourcing and supplier evaluation

• Encouraging a speak-up culture where concerns can be raised confidentially

We intend to expand this training scope to include our Asia-based affiliates and project partners over the coming reporting year.

Governance and Reporting

The responsibility for our modern slavery policy and statement sits with the Board of Directors, which oversees implementation, monitors compliance, and reviews the annual update.

Our leadership regularly:

• Reviews high-risk categories within our commercial activities

• Evaluates third-party disclosures

• Assesses effectiveness of current mitigation efforts

We have not identified any instances of modern slavery in our operations or supply chains to date. Nonetheless, we are committed to continued vigilance and periodic reassessment.

Future Commitments

In the next reporting period, Dealstreet Partners Ltd aims to:

• Develop a formal Supplier Code of Conduct incorporating labour and ethics standards

• Expand supplier onboarding questionnaires to include human rights safeguards

• Increase third-party audits or spot-checks where relevant

• Continue benchmarking against UK and global best practices for SME compliance under the Modern Slavery Act

Raising Concerns

If you suspect or are aware of any unethical conduct, including forced labour or trafficking involving Dealstreet, its suppliers, or partners, you may confidentially contact:

Email: compliance@dealstreetpartners.com
Mailing Address: Dealstreet Partners Ltd, 71-75 Shelton Street, Covent Garden, London, WC2H 9JQ United Kingdom

We take every report seriously and will act in accordance with our internal escalation and investigation procedures.

Effective Date: 15 May 2025